Home Care Resources

You've likely heard the saying "It takes a village to raise a child." But as we get older it still helps to have the resources of a village available to us.
We at Granny NANNIES share in this philosophy with our belief in "Helping Hand" care.

The home healthcare resources below are intended to provide you with an easy way to get additional professional answers & help with caring for your loved one.
Remember you can always pick up the phone and call one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff at Granny NANNIES.

ACL advocates across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers;
funds services and supports provided by primarily by states and networks of community-based; and invests in training,
education, research and innovation.

The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease
(AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America strives to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers
and families - through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.

Senior CompuCare is dedicated to providing computer training & repair for seniors by seniors.
You will receive quality service and a better understanding of the basics, including how to
use the Internet, E-mail and find health related information. Senior CompuCare allows you an enjoyable, relaxed
learning experience while you learn what YOU want to know, on YOUR computer, in the comfort of your own home or in a group setting.
www.seniorcompucare.com or call 888-625-1855

A national, non-profit membership organization that provides support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled
through established support groups in communities all over the country.

The GMHF raises awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly and helps to promote healthy aging strategies.
This Web site provides mental health information for older adults and their families, including assistance in finding a geriatric psychiatrist.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducts and supports research and training and disseminates health information regarding the cause,
diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families.

The NAELA deals with legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled, such as public benefits, probate and estate planning,
guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning. This Web site also provides current news on legal topics
related to aging, as well as advice in looking for an elder law attorney.

The mission of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), as mandated by Public Law 95-452 (as amended), is to protect the
integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida’s
large and growing elder population. Whether you are an elder or caregiver, a professional or volunteer who deals with aging issues, or just looking
for information related to Florida’s older residents, we hope this website proves to be a valuable tool for you.

The Florida Prescription Drug Price website provides pricing information for the 100 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida.
The prices are the “usual and customary prices,” also known as retail prices, reported monthly by pharmacies. This is the price that an uninsured
consumer, with no discount or supplemental plan, would normally pay. Prices at your local pharmacy may change daily, so this website is only
meant to help you compare prices at different pharmacies and are not a guaranteed price.

A national, non-profit membership organization that provides support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled through established support groups in communities all over the country.